Many parents garden with their children, it is a great learning opportunity!  Children can learn about the weather, nature, measuring, tracking, and so much more.  But have you ever tried having a WORM farm with your children? I think most parents know that kids typically love insects, dirt, and mud.  Lots of children (especially at the younger ages) are fascinated by nature and all the buzzing, gross, colorful, shiny, and fascinating insects that are part of nature.  Read this great post from an Entomologist about encouraging this natural love of bugs - Kids Like Bugs: entomology outreach … [Read more...]